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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How to apply for Visa to travel to the United States?
A: Both Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visa application information is available from the U.S. Consulate website http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/consular/visa.htm, or you may visit the Visa Information Unit located on the first floor of the U.S. Consulate General, 26 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong.  Fax: (852) 2147-3586, or contact them by email at http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/visa_inquiry_form.html

Q: How do I start my business in Hong Kong?
A: Please visit Invest Hong Kong website:http://www.investhk.gov.hk. This website includes all the information you need to know about starting your business in Hong Kong. How to register a company? Where to find suitable premises? What is the profit tax rate? How to get a work visa? What regulations would affect your business? Is there any support from the government?

Q: Does the U.S. Consulate General have an official website?
A: Yes, the U.S. Consulate General website is http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov.

Q: Where can I find tariff (duty, customs) information for US and/or Hong Kong?
A: You can contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office in Hong Kong Inquiry Hotline: (852) 2524-1136, fax: (852) 2810-6550, email: sirhk@N0SPAM.nwtbb.com or website: http://www.cbp.gov.

Q: How and where can I find information on importing Hong Kong (China) products to the U.S.?
A: You can contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office in Hong Kong Inquiry Hotline: (852) 2524-1136, fax: (852) 2810-6550, email: sirhk@N0SPAM.nwtbb.com or website: http://www.cbp.gov.

Q: How to establish a new company in the U.S.?
A: Please note that each state has its own sets of law and regulations in terms of setting up a new office, it will be best for you to visit the web pages of each respective States: http://www.state.xx.us (xx stands for States abbreviation, e.g. California is CA, New York is NY etc.).

Q: Where can I find trade and investment figures?
A: You can find trade and investment figures from Consulate’s Statistics of the United States at http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/usinfo_statistics.html.

Q: Where can I get notarial service?
A: For notarial service please contact the American Consulate General, American Citizens Services, tel: (852) 2841-2211, email: acshnk@N0SPAM.yahoo.com , or visit http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/acs_notarial.html for details.

Q: How can I get assistance in exporting agricultural products, processed foods and wood products to Hong Kong?
A: The U.S. Department of Agriculture Trade Office (ATO) in Hong Kong assists U.S. exporters of agricultural products. ATO can be reach at tel: (852) 2841-2350; fax: (852) 2845-0943, email: ATOHongkong@N0SPAM.usda.gov or visit http://www.usfoods-hongkong.net for details.

Q: If I want to register a product in the US, what do I need to do? Where can I find information on Patent and Trademark?
A: Please contact the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at http://www.uspto.gov.

Q: Where can I find US importers information?
A: U.S. importers information can be located at the following website:
http://www.americanimporters.org.

Q: Where can I find US exporters information?
A: The Business Information Center maintains an extensive reference collection of U.S. suppliers of products and services, both published and in electronic format. These resources are readily available to Hong Kong and Macau importers free of charge. To use the facility, simply send your inquiries by fax: (852) 2810-0970, or email to: carrie.chan@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

Q: Where can I find trade shows in the U.S.?
A: U.S. trade shows can be located at the following websites:
http://www.tsnn.com and http://www.tradeshowweek.com.

Q: Where can I find trade shows in Hong Kong?
A: Hong Kong trade shows can be find at the following website: http://www.tdctrade.com.

Q: Where can I find information on U.S. holidays?
A: You can find the federal holidays at http://www.opm.gov/fedhol/.